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What steps should I take to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Jomtien after arriving in Bangkok?
Jul 9, 2023
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Leo *********
ORIGINAL POSTERThe goal is to rent a 1 bedroom apartment in Jomtien. What steps should I follow after getting off the plane in Bangkok?
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After arriving in Bangkok, book a hotel in Jomtien for a few days to search for apartments. Check out local resources like Facebook Marketplace, and consider contacting long-term expats for rental advice. Use a taxi or bus to travel from the airport to Jomtien. Research real estate agents, either through an internet search or word-of-mouth, to find available properties. Expect to pay one month's rent upfront and a security deposit. It's also advisable to have some cash on hand and consider setting up a local bank account for easier transactions.
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Khun *****
Start by searching for "real estate agent pattaya" using an Internet search engine. Plenty of agents with websites showing available condos. Sort by your requirements and you'll get an idea of what's out there. Once you're here you can go to an agent or just go to the condo which you're interested in. Many have a bulletin board of available condos.
I initially used Cornerstone Properties and they were pretty good. Using an agent "may" cost more as the owner has to pay them for their services, but they will take you around to the properties they represent and hopefully mediate any future issues with the landlord. You should expect to pay one month rent in advance and a 2 month security deposit, although you may luck out and find one with a 1 month deposit. Good luck.
I initially used Cornerstone Properties and they were pretty good. Using an agent "may" cost more as the owner has to pay them for their services, but they will take you around to the properties they represent and hopefully mediate any future issues with the landlord. You should expect to pay one month rent in advance and a 2 month security deposit, although you may luck out and find one with a 1 month deposit. Good luck.
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I would recommend you bring cash & exchange at T.T. Currency Exchange. Then open a local bank account as soon as you can; recommend letting an agent help with this or you may be running all over town trying to find a bank that will help you. You can then transfer using Wise directly to your local bank. It will take a 1 to
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weeks to complete your first Wise transfer. Also recommend you open a Foreign Currency Account with Wise and that seems to make transfers faster. There are other ways to do it, but this worked for meLeo *********
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what do I do about cash? I have a bank of America debit card and American express credit card.Reply to
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Nick *********
Go to the bar and ask for help
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After you get off the plane, follow some other passengers. Eventually you'll see 'your steps' after getting off the plane. Take those down to immigration and passport control. Then there will be 'more steps' to go down to get your baggage- follow these.
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you're a funny guy ha haLeo *********
ORIGINAL POSTERResist, it wasn't that funny.
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Darren **********
Check Facebook pages that rent apartments in Pattaya
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Jump in a cab and head to Jomtien, where lots of apartments await you Leo 🕶
Bob **********
Probably a taxi to Pattaya
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Pattaya? What a dump of a toilet full of old and overweight sex touristsReply to
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Frank **********
Left foot, right foot, repeat until you get to baggage pickup.
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can I quote you on that?Frank **********
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sure lol.Reply to
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Mike ********
Dorothys Showbar newly refurbished rooms jomtien on booking. Com 800 baht nightly
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wife could be of great help with renting a quality apartment 👍Nick ***********
speak to
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english guy been in jomtien for i dont know how long... 10+ years. he sells / rents propertyThomas *********
Book an hotel first for 5 days. You need to see the apartment yourself. This is so you can check the neighbours out, plus broadband, electric rates which vary from 4.5 to 12 Baht per unit.
So get off at BKK taxi or bus to Jomtien hotel. Facebook marketplace. Also you could head to the Wombat and Kiwi Bar. Loads of good expats in there. Most of them rent locally.
This is a good base for five days:
So get off at BKK taxi or bus to Jomtien hotel. Facebook marketplace. Also you could head to the Wombat and Kiwi Bar. Loads of good expats in there. Most of them rent locally.
This is a good base for five days:
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